Plantago patagonica is a species of plantain known by the common name woolly plantain. It is native to much of North America and to Argentina in South America. It grows in many types of habitat, including grassland, desert and woodlands. It is a hairy annual herb producing narrow leaves usually not exceeding 15 centimeters (6 in). There are usually many stemlike inflorescences growing straight upwards to a maximum height of around 15 cm (6 in).
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Woolly Plantain being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Plantago
- Species
- Plantago patagonica
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